Overview
La Estancia wastewater treatment plant in Querétaro, Mexico, serves a population of 7,603 with secondary treatment. It discharges 719.71 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily, operating under Mexico's national water regulations.
La Estancia is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the community of La Estancia, within San Juan del Río, Querétaro, Mexico. The facility serves a population of approximately 7,603 people and operates with secondary treatment, which is standard for communities of this size in Mexico. The plant has a designed capacity of 864.00 cubic meters per day and currently treats an average of 719.71 cubic meters daily. As a secondary treatment facility, it removes organic matter and suspended solids through biological processes, meeting the requirements of Mexico's Federal Water Rights Law (Ley Federal de Derechos) and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996 standards for wastewater discharge. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Pánuco River basin, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting downstream ecosystems and water quality in the region, supporting both agricultural and urban water users.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Pánuco River basin, which flows through central Mexico and empties into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for irrigation and human consumption. The secondary treatment process helps reduce nutrient loading and organic pollution, mitigating eutrophication risks in downstream reservoirs and coastal areas.
Frequently asked questions
La Estancia wastewater treatment plant is located in the community of La Estancia, within San Juan del Río, Querétaro, Mexico. The full address is Avenida San Juan, La Estancia, San Juan del Río, Querétaro, 76815.
The La Estancia wastewater treatment plant serves a population of approximately 7,603 people.
La Estancia discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that are part of the Pánuco River basin. The plant uses secondary treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
The plant protects the Pánuco River basin, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. By treating wastewater, it helps maintain water quality in downstream rivers and reservoirs used for agriculture and drinking water.
La Estancia operates under Mexico's Federal Water Rights Law and NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996, which set discharge limits for pollutants. Secondary treatment is typical for plants serving communities of this size, ensuring compliance with national water quality standards.
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